"According to law enforcement sources, the incident occurred on board the train at the 51st Street-Lexington Avenue station at around 4:40 p.m. on Dec. 20. The pair became involved in a verbal dispute, though police could not confirm what sparked the argument. The war of words became physical when the suspect whipped out a sharp object and slashed the victim behind his left ear, authorities said."
"Officers from the 17th Precinct and Transit District 4 arrived at the scene after the suspect had fled on foot to parts unknown. EMS brought the bleeding victim to NYC Health and Hospitals/Bellevue in stable condition. Police released a photo and video of the suspect on Saturday. He is described as having a dark complexion and was last seen wearing a dark sweatshirt and green hat. So far, no arrests have been made, but the investigation remains ongoing."
The assault occurred on a southbound 6 train at the 51st Street-Lexington Avenue station at about 4:40 p.m. on Dec. 20. A verbal dispute escalated when a suspect produced a sharp object and slashed a 38-year-old victim behind his left ear. Officers from the 17th Precinct and Transit District 4 responded after the suspect fled on foot. EMS transported the bleeding victim to NYC Health and Hospitals/Bellevue in stable condition. Police released photo and video of a suspect described as having a dark complexion, wearing a dark sweatshirt and green hat. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing. The public is asked to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline or submit tips online; all calls and messages are confidential. Major crime in the 17th Precinct is down 7.2% year to date and felony assault is down 21.7% compared to 2024.
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